Yes, Zune has 802.11b/g Wi-Fi on board, over which users can transfer full-length song samples, which can be listed to no more than three times. However many times the tracks are played, they're wiped after three days.
Whatever, it's still enough time to copy them in the analog domain.
The Zune store will support both the pay-per-download and all-you-can-eat subscription models, Microsoft said.
The software giant said it would introduce car, home and travel accessory packs when Zune ships.
It also listed a host of accessory makers - all the familiar names from the iPod add-on arena - who have committed themselves to offering 'Made for Zune' products.
What Microsoft didn't reveal was the player's pricing, or when it will hit the shops. More to the point, given , it didn't comment on claims it's planning to give away Zune-compatible versions of songs buyers may have acquired through iTunes.
Maybe its label partners weren't too happy about that...
Still, the device will ship with pre-loaded music and video content.
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